June 18, 2009
One of the best parts about working at Etsy, is having the opportunity to learn about new crafts. Etsy's blog, the Storque, has an entire How-To column, jam packed with skill sharing. Here are some of latest and funnest projects:
Seedling Kit Favors from Project Wedding
Sow the seeds of love at your wedding! This article on a seedling favor touches on several areas that have become important to brides around the country. It's imaginative. It's green. It's also do-it-yourself and priced so that it doesn't needlessly weigh on your budget. Find the supplies you need in the Supplies or Vintage categories on Etsy.
Make a Stella Pixie Hat
Are you a knitter with a baby in your life? Need a sweet little project to keep your hands busy during the summer months? Or if you're one of our Southern Hemisphere friends, you're in luck! Download the complete project instructions on our blog, courtesy of Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren.
Make a Paper Finger Puppet
Norma Toraya, a.k.a. crankbunny, is the queen of nostalgic paper crafts. Her new book, Paper Puppet Palooza, is a storybook how-to on making paper puppets and incorporating paper puppet techniques into your own existing work. Crankbunny provides a free printable template on Etsy's blog. Jacques is a paper finger puppet you can cut out and put together easily. He has various moving joints and different ways of customizing for optimum fun. Step-by-step instructions and download here.
Make a Do-Si-Do Book
A do-si-do book, like the square dancing move with your partner, swings between two signatures. These books are like two books in one and are excellent for dual purposes, like drawings and notes, or double themes like opposites or pairs. A do-si-do book makes a meaningful, handmade gift for a recent grad: one side for dreaming and one side for getting a job and paying the bills! Read this how-to article and you'll be whipping up your own fine books in no time.
Following a tutorial can stir up new ideas, so get to it! If these how-to's don't tickle your fancy, check out the rest of the How-Tuesday series on Etsy's blog.
xo,
Danielle
P.S. Have a how-to you'd like to share? Pitch it to the Storque!
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